Tuesday, December 16, 2008

A number of kick ass women have come before you, but only one has been deemed worthy of the prestigious title of the very first ever Slacker Chic of the Year. And that woman is the beautiful, the talented, the one and only Scarlett Johansson. It's been a good year for La Johansson-she got married, she stared in a number of hit movies, and she graced the covers of some of the hottest magazines the world over. Although those last two are anything but surprising. Scarlett is not only one of the most in demanded actresses in the world, but she's highly regarded as one of the most professional and timeless as well. While her peers might be stumbling knicker-less out of limos and drinking away their fortunes, Scarlett has made a habit of showing up early to work and garnering a reputation as one of the most well respected and mature actors of our generation. And all this at the ripe young age of 24.Because of her maturity, many people forget that ScarJo was at one time a child star. Yet despite the difficulty of most actors to transition from childhood into adulthood, Scarlett has done so seamlessly and naturally. Perhaps it is her early experience that gives her the ability to be a chameleon both on screen and off. From short black hair, to Shirley temple curls, ScarJo always manages to look great. Hell, she can even make the mullet look hot-and I think we'd all agree that anyone who can do that is a champ.Scarlett is also often associated with her dangerous curves and positive outlook on her life and her body. While most actresses seem to be in an unspoken competition to see who can look the most like a starving refugee, Scarlett proudly flaunts her curves. But it's not her body that's the inspiration, but rather the confidence with which she carries herself. You can tell this is a woman who has a strong sense of self, which is a message that resonates with both her older fans, as well as the impressionable young girls who desperately need an alternative to the common Lohan.No doubt about it, Scarlett Johansson is a great actress and role model who will undoubtedly stand the test of time. And serve as your ambassador of coolness for the next year, as well as your Slacker Chic of the Year. She'll even replace Queen Ashley as the picture header for Slacker Chic. Viva La Johansson!